Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
